The Council approved today conclusions on Syria reaffirming the EU’s commitment to stand with the Syrian people and to support a peaceful and inclusive, Syrian-led and Syrian-owned transition to help build a better future for all Syrians. The conclusions welcome the commitment by the transitional government to build a new Syria based on national reconciliation, accountability, rule of law, separation of powers, as well as human rights and fundamental freedoms for all Syrians without distinction, fully safeguarding the diversity of the country.
They also welcome statements vowing to develop peaceful relations with all countries and to fully respect international law. The EU is ready to engage with the transitional government in regional and multilateral fora, and urges all external actors without exception to fully respect Syria’s unity, independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity. The EU condemns any unilateral foreign military actions and presence as well as attempts to undermine Syria’s stability and prospects for a peaceful transition, including through foreign information manipulation and interference.